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IKA → KHI
Which side of the plane to sit from Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran) to Jinnah International Airport (Karachi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the surreal landscapes of the Lut Desert and the towering Taftan volcano, offering more geological variety than the coastal views.
Dasht-e Lut
Witness the UNESCO-listed 'hottest place on Earth' featuring vast kaluts (yardangs) and undulating sand dunes.
Mount Taftan
A striking view of Iran's only active volcano, often trailing a small plume of volcanic steam from its peak.
Zahedan Plateau
A birds-eye view of the strategic border city where Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan's cultural influences merge.
Central Brahui Range
Rugged, high-altitude limestone mountains that define the dramatic entrance into Pakistani airspace.
Choose a window on the left for morning flights to see the Lut Desert illuminated by the rising sun, which highlights the shadows of the yardang formations. Keep an eye out for the white salt pans that shimmer even in midday light.
Southern Zagros
The tail end of the massive Zagros range, characterized by distinct parallel ridges and dry valleys.
Makran Coastline
The dramatic interface where the barren Balochistan desert meets the deep blue waters of the Gulf of Oman.
Chandragup Mud Volcanoes
Rare sightings of active mud volcanoes located along the coastal plains of the Makran region.
Port of Karachi
As the plane descends, view the massive shipping containers and bustling maritime activity of Pakistan's largest port.
Karachi Urban Sprawl
An impressive view of the massive scale of the 'City of Lights' during the final approach into KHI.
For the best coastal views, sit on the right side and fly during the late afternoon; the setting sun creates a beautiful golden reflection on the Arabian Sea and highlights the texture of the Makran coastal cliffs.
Distance: 1,928 km (1,198 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min
Departure: IKA (35.416099548339844, 51.152198791503906)
Arrival: KHI (24.9065, 67.160797)
Route Type: International
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